Ernest W. Seaholm Weekly e-News

Website: https://seaholm.birmingham.k12.mi.us/
Location: 2436 West Lincoln Street, Birmingham, MI, USA
Phone: 248-203-3700

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SeaholmHS

Instagram: @seaholmhs_maples

BPS District Homepage: https://www.birmingham.k12.mi.us/

Dec 22-Jan 2: NO SCHOOL, All Schools (Winter Break)

Jan 5: Classes Resume

Jan 13: Seaholm Cabaret Concert, 7pm; PTSA Meeting

Jan 15: Martin Luther King Jr. Day Assembly

Jan 19: NO SCHOOL, All Schools (Martin Luther King Jr. Day)

Jan 21: 1st Semester Final Exams 1st & 2nd Hours, 7:50am-11:20am

Jan 22: 1st Semester Final Exams 3rd & 4th Hours, 7:50am-11:20am

Jan 23: 1st Semester Final Exams 5th & 6th Hours, 7:50am-11:20am

Jan 23: 1st Semester/2nd Quarter Ends

Jan 26: 2nd Semester Begins

Jan 31: BEF Bash, Townsend Hotel

Feb 5: Half Day, All Schools (High School, 10:50am Dismissal)

Feb 11: Count Day

Feb 14: Valentine's Day

Feb 16-20: NO SCHOOL, All Schools Mid-Winter Break

Feb 16: President's Day, Washington's Birthday

Feb 17: Chinese New Year

Feb 18: Ramadan Begins, Ash Wednesday

Mar 5-8, 13-15: Mamma Mia! Musical Performances

Mar 9: CHARITY WEEK BEGINS, NHS Blood Drive

Mar 10: PTSA Meeting

Mar 12: High School Conferences

Mar 18: Seaholm Orchestra Concert

Mar 19: Eid al-Fitr Begins, Seaholm Choir Mid-Winter Concert

Mar 24: Career Day (Juniors), Derby/Seaholm Band Concert

Mar 30-April 3: NO SCHOOL, All Schools Spring Break

April 1: Passover Begins

April 5: Easter Sunday

April 5: Classes resume

April 8: SAT/PSAT (Freshmen)

April 9: ACT Work Keys (Juniors), PSAT (Sophomores); Passover Ends

April 10: HALF DAY, All Schools; High School Dismissal: 10:50am

Seaholm High School Calendar

Seaholm High School Homepage

Birmingham Public Schools, 2025-26 District Calendar

Greetings to the Seaholm community,

As we reach the end of a busy and productive fall, I want to take a moment to wish you all a wonderful holiday season. This time of year offers us a valuable opportunity to pause, reflect, and celebrate the incredible community we’ve built together.

Walking through the halls over these past few months, I have been consistently inspired by our students’ resilience, our teachers’ dedication, and the unwavering support of our families. Whether it was on the athletic field, in the performing arts center, or within our classrooms, the spirit of the Maples has never been stronger.

I am so proud of everything our community has accomplished in 2025. I look forward to seeing everyone back on campus on January 5, refreshed and ready for an exciting end of the semester.

Happy Holidays,

Michael Wicker

This past Saturday 25 of our 38 members competed at the HOSA Regional Leadership Conference at West Bloomfield High School. Thank you to the following members that competed:

Jad Abdo, Amelia Attia, Connor Bania, Lukas Basile, Ekansha Bhagat, Verena Castillo, Nina Corrales, Kiana Gamez, Megan Gray, Harper Hawkins, Adia Jiang, Nikkie Kafifar, Olyvia Kitzman, Anna Khoreva, Talia Lauter, Kennedy Miarka, Lily Miller, Gabriela Moreno, Hiren Patel, Cameron Richards, Julia Trimble, Gillian Van Almen, Kalil Wahab, Brooklyn Washington and Amr Zamzam.

Congratulations to the following HOSA members that qualified for States by placing in the top 5 of their competitive event. These members are eligible to compete at HOSA States in April:

Megan Gray, Adia Jiang, Anna Khoreva & Cameron Richards - 1st place in HOSA Bowl

Hiren Patel - 1st place in Extemporaneous Writing

Olyvia Kitzman - 2nd place in Respiratory Therapy

Gabriela Moreno - 2nd Place in World Health Disparities

Talia Lauter - State Qualifier in Research Persuasive Writing & Speaking

Nikkie Kafifar - State Qualifier in Clinical Specialty

Amr Zamzam - State Qualifier in Health Informatics

They showed so much passion for the medical field this weekend. Great job Maples!

See Athletics Section below for updates from:

• Softball: Team Info & Upcoming Meetings
• Esports: Oakland County Cup, Mario Kart 8 Deluxe

Early Bird Tickets for this year's Bash event are NOW ON SALE through December 20th!

The Seaholm Counseling Department wishes you and your family a very blessed holiday season and Happy New Year! Hoping your well-deserved break is filled with love, laughter, fun, family, rest, and relaxation. Safe travels if you're going somewhere.

We are also aware that the holidays can be tough due to grief, loneliness, financial stress or unmet expectations, but support is available through connecting with family, friends, therapists, or support groups. Key strategies include practicing self-care (exercise, mindfulness, healthy habits), setting boundaries, volunteering, creating new traditions, and letting loved ones know how they can help. Acknowledge your feelings, remember you're not alone, and prioritize your well-being over societal and family pressures.

If you need crisis support then please call or text 988 (US) for free, confidential 24/7 support. You can also text HOME to 741741 to connect to a crisis counselor.

We wish you the best and we'll see you in January!

We hope this message finds you well. Below is important information regarding student scheduling for the 2026-2027 school year.

Background Information

The high school and middle school counselors recently collaborated with department chairs to update the course catalog, departmental offerings, and other scheduling details.

Scheduling Process

We will guide students through the following steps:

1. Scheduling Assemblies

• Students attended their grade-level scheduling assembly on Thursday, December 11th. The counselors reviewed graduation requirements, the semester schedule, and other key details.

• Explore the Course Catalog
  Students should review the courses in the 2026-2027 Course Catalog available on our webpage.

• Complete the Schedule Form and Review AP Policy
  These forms are for planning purposes only and will not be collected. Forms are located on our webpage.

• Enter Course Selections in PowerSchool
  After discussions with teachers and parents, students will enter their course selections in PowerSchool (not the parent account). They can complete this at home or school. A "How to Schedule in PowerSchool" video is also available on our webpage. If students are unsure about their choices, they will have the opportunity to finalize them during their counselor scheduling meeting.

• Attend a Scheduling Meeting with Their Counselor
  Each student will meet with a counselor in small groups (appointment times are posted on the Seaholm Counseling website). During these meetings, counselors will:
• Review students’ course selections.
• Audit transcripts to ensure they are on track to meet graduation requirements.
• Discuss students’ college and career goals.

Scheduling Calendar

Below are the scheduling weeks by grade level:

• Freshmen: Week of February 2 - February 6
• Sophomores: Week of February 9 - February 13
• Mid-Winter Break: Week of February 16 - February 20
• Juniors: Week of February 23 - February 27

Important Considerations

We encourage students to carefully consider the homework commitments for each course and how these align with their commitments, such as work or extracurricular activities. Course selections have a significant impact on teacher assignments and budget decisions for the school year. Thoughtful planning is essential.

For more details and resources, please visit the Seaholm Counseling Department Scheduling Site - https://seaholm.birmingham.k12.mi.us/counseling/scheduling

Thank you for your support in helping your student prepare for a successful school year.

Below are the scheduling weeks by grade level:

• Freshmen: Week of February 2 - February 6
• Sophomores: Week of February 9 - February 13
• Mid-Winter Break: Week of February 16 - February 20
• Juniors: Week of February 23 - February 27

Important Considerations

We encourage students to carefully consider the homework commitments for each course and how these align with their commitments, such as work or extracurricular activities. Course selections have a significant impact on teacher assignments and budget decisions for the school year. Thoughtful planning is essential.

For more details and resources, please visit the Seaholm Counseling Department Scheduling Site - https://seaholm.birmingham.k12.mi.us/counseling/scheduling

Thank you for your support in helping your student prepare for a successful school year.

Attention 10th and 11th grade students and families! If you're interested in exploring hands-on career training opportunities, we're excited to announce our annual visit to Oakland Schools Technical Campus (OSTC) Southeast.

Showcase Visit: Tuesday, February 3, 2026 (AM Session)

This year, districts are limited to one Showcase visit, so we've secured the first available date. Here's what students need to know:

Required Steps:

1. Submit a signed permission slip (attached)
2. Register online and select 4 programs to tour: https://forms.gle/XYEDia4S8G3AjhBU7

Transportation: Students can ride the regular OSTC bus, which departs Groves at 7:10 a.m. and Seaholm at 7:15 a.m. Students with their own transportation are welcome to drive but must still have a signed permission slip for an excused absence.

Additional Opportunities to Visit OSTC:

Can't wait until February? Families are welcome to attend Career Night on January 22 from 4:30-7:30 p.m. for an open house-style exploration of all programs. Information about After-School Explorations is also attached (please note that Construction, Criminal Justice, and Graphic Design programs will not participate in after-school offerings).

Ready to enroll for next year? Students can begin the enrollment process now at https://www.ostconline.com/southeast/enrollment

Questions? Please don't hesitate to reach out to Samantha Canfield, scanfield@birmingham.k12.mi.us

College & Career Center - Seaholm High School

Michigan Assured Admissions Pact (MAAP) Info - "The Michigan Assured Admissions Pact participating universities are committed to admitting all Michigan high school graduates who earned a cumulative high school GPA of 3.0 or above."

For MAAP info: Home | Michigan Assured Admission Pact (maap.org)

Pre-College & Summer Programs Info

Summer Programs and Pre-College Programs are listed on the College & Career Center website under Pre-College & Summer Programs - Seaholm High School.

Various programs are listed – topics, requirements, and deadline dates vary. More programs will be added as they are announced, and some programs have application or registration deadline dates. (If you are looking for a specific program, directly contact the college or university.

Joyce Ivy Summer Scholars Program - "Provides scholarships for talented female high school students to participate in a summer academic program at one of our partner programs – some of the most rigorous and selective colleges and universities in the country. For info and application: Summer Scholars - The Joyce Ivy Foundation

Diller Teen Tikkun Olam Awards - “Serving in a leadership role on a project aimed at repairing the world, Aged 15-19, Identify as Jewish, Residents of the United States.” For eligibility and information visit: Diller Teen Awards. Application Deadline: January 8, 2026.

2026-2027 FAFSA is available. "The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is a form that is submitted by students to determine their financial aid eligibility." - MI Student Aid. The MI Student Aid website has FAFSA info and resources. FAFSA Resources

Financial Aid Resources and Workshops – Provided by Oakland University

"Financial Services offers a variety of financial aid events available to students and their families who wish to learn more about the financial aid process, completing the FAFSA, or evaluating financial aid awards." Online Financial Aid Information Sessions are listed – for information visit: Events - Student Financial Services - Oakland University

Michigan Achievement Scholarship - Informational Sessions (Webinars) "Informational webinar provided by Michigan Department of Treasury’s MI Student Aid team.” For registration: - Michigan Achievement Scholarship Informational Sessions Various dates listed.

Virtual Financial Aid Presentations - MI Student Aid

Financial Services offers a variety of financial aid events available to students and their families who wish to learn more about the financial aid process, completing the FAFSA, or evaluating financial aid awards. For registration: Virtual Financial Aid Presentations - Various dates listed.

Oakland Community College - FAFSA Workshops - "View events and register for free."

For info: Fill Out the FAFSA | Oakland County, MI | Oakland Community College

Scholarship Information – For a list of scholarship information and to see past listed opportunities, visit the College & Career Center website – Scholarship link

Scholarships - Seaholm High School (birmingham.k12.mi.us) . Check individual scholarships for student eligibility and grade level requirements.

**Please check this information periodically, as scholarships and deadline dates for the 2025/2026 school year continue to be updated.**

Jackie Robinson Foundation (JRF) Scholarship - Information, eligibility, and application available at Scholarship Program - Jackie Robinson Foundation Application deadline: January 7, 2026.

APIA Scholars - “Scholarships at APIA Scholars are open to applications from all undergraduate students attending U.S. accredited colleges or universities.” For more info on the APIA scholarship, including eligibility requirements, visit APIA Scholarship - APIA Scholars : APIA Scholars. Deadline date: January 15, 2026.

Southfield Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. - Scholarship information, requirements, and application available at deltasac.org/scholarship.
Application deadline: February 6, 2026.

University of Michigan Club of Greater Detroit - “Offer 18 outstanding scholarships to incoming freshman at the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor.” Visit website for information about the scholarships, eligibility criteria, and application: U-M Club of Greater Detroit: Scholarship Application - Alumni Association of the University of Michigan (umich.edu) Application deadline: no later than 5:00 pm on Friday, February 13, 2026.

Please congratulate our most recent Mathematics Students of the Month:

Noah Bigelman

Lois Cortez

Evan Immekus

Kate Johnson

Gigi Hill

Autumn Noe

Brooklynn Washington

Join us at Empower Her for a day of fun, education, and inspiration that will help build bright futures.

Date and Time: Saturday, March 21st 10a-2p Doors at 9:30am

Location: Wylie E. Groves High School

About this event: Come join us at Wylie E. Groves High School on March 21, 2026 at 10:00 AM (Eastern Time) for a day filled with inspiration and empowerment for athletes grades 6-12, their parents and coaches.

Our event will feature engaging workshops, motivational speakers, and interactive activities focused on the importance of sports in shaping bright futures for young girls.

Don't miss this opportunity to connect with like-minded individuals, learn from experts in the field, and be part of a movement that celebrates the power of girls in sports!

Come ready to be inspired, make new friends, and take the next step towards a brighter future!

We can't wait to see you there!

Want more information? Contact Kelly Salter at ksalter@birmingham.k12.mi.us

COMMUNITY SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES

• Seaholm High School offers many community service opportunities that are continuously updated at Community Service Opportunities and through the Seaholm Community Service Club (Club SOS/Interact Club)

**New Community Service Opportunities**

BPS Saturday School welcomes volunteer student tutors seeking community service hours. High schoolers and NJHS middle schoolers are both welcome. Adult volunteers from the BPS community are also welcome, but they must have a valid ICHAT background check on file.

Please click on the this Sign up Link to sign up for any of our Saturday School dates for the 2025-2026 school year. Please reach out to Jason Clinkscale at jclinkscale@birmingham.k12.mi.us with questions or to arrange a background check.

Saturday School Dates (9 – 11 am in the Berkshire Middle School Media Center)

Saturday School Dates for 2025-2026 School Year:

January - 10, 24 & 31

February - 7 & 28

March - 7, 14 & 21

April - 11, 18 & 25

May - 2, 9, 16 & 30

June - 6

Seaholm has a proud tradition of athletic excellence. Nearly 1,000 students participate in 35 varsity programs on 64 teams. For information on tickets to games, registration for sports, team schedules and for a list of sports offered at Seaholm with coach contact information, click Athletics.

• Athletics Team Schedules
  Athletic team schedules are posted at www.seaholmsports.org. You can also use the schedule page to find direct links for each team this season. Hint: Visit the schedule site and sign up for email updates.
  

Attention Oakland County high schoolers,

Ready to finally prove you’re the fastest racer in the county?

We're kicking off the FIRST EVER Oakland County Cup with a massive Mario Kart 8 Tournament, and we want you to be there. This is your chance to be one of the original competitors!

Bring the action from the online lobbies to a live, in-person event and join the high energy of a real race day on Saturday, January 31st, 2026 at Oakland Schools.

Here's the deal:

• The Game: Mario Kart 8 Deluxe
• The Stakes: Bragging rights, a sweet trophy, and leaving everyone else in your dust on Rainbow Road.
• The Vibe: All high schoolers (9th-12th grade in Oakland Schools districts) are welcome, whether you're a casual player or a full-blown esports fanatic.
• The Price: Just $5 to register.
• The Fuel: We're providing free pizza lunch and snacks for all competitors!

Forget trying to lug your console—we provide the equipment. Just show up ready to race.

Spots are limited and first-come, first-served.

Don't miss the starting line. Hit the link below and secure your spot today!

➡️Oakland County Cup Registration & Event Details

Please email questions, comments, or registration changes to josephine.richardson@oakland.k12.mi.us or call 248-209-2174. You can also reach out to Ralph Hickmott, BPS Esports coordinator, at rhickmott@birmingham.k12.mi.us.

P.S. Not competing? Spectator entry is FREE! Tell your friends to come watch (and bring some signs!)

Good luck, and we'll see you on the track!

This event is sponsored by REMC Association of Michigan in collaboration with Oakland Schools,

The Oakland County Cup Team

BU Hockey team doing Popcorn Fundraiser to help cover tournament fees, equipment upgrades, and team-building activities that strengthen their bond on and off the ice , see attached and below link.

The fundraiser will be running through Dec. 20th 2025

Link to Site: https://poppinpopcornonline.com/store/store.php?sID=REAMBF

Check out the 2025-26 Activities Guide

Each month the Seaholm parent community and PTA provide a fun treat for the Seaholm staff. The treats are set up in the staff lounge with a note of gratitude for all they do. The note also includes the name of the Seaholm family who sponsored the treats. This is a simple way to help add some fun to the day!

If your family would like to help sponsor one of the monthly treat days, you can Venmo $150 to @SeaholmPTA. Please include the family name you would like included on the sign placed with the treats.

Seaholm Monthly Staff Treats Sign Up

Seaholm First Friday Sign Up

Seaholm Attendance: Seaholmattendance@birmingham.k12.mi.us

Seaholm uses an email attendance system for all absences. A parent or guardian must email student absences within 5-days following the absence.

Please allow 24-hours for attendance to be updated.

In the event of an absence report the following to Seaholmattendance@birmingham.k12.mi.us

• Appointment - a doctor’s note is necessary for your child to be considered Excused Exempt (EE) if at ortho, dentist, pediatrician, etc.
• Illness (please state the nature of illness, eg: flu, stomach virus, pink eye, strep, etc.)
• Family issue
• Bereavement
• Religious Holiday
• Vacation
• College visit or school related event

You may attach medical information to this email, or send it in with your student.

Absences (A) or tardies (T or TA) not reported will be recorded as unexcused.

Need Your Student Excused During the Day?

Students leaving early must visit the Attendance Office to get a pass to leave class prior to the beginning of that class period.

We will NOT be interrupting instruction and student learning for early dismissal.

Students with dismissal passes will need to sign-out in the Attendance Office before leaving the building.

Students arriving late or returning to school will use the Late/Tardy Entry QR Code posted throughout the building to log the arrival. The Google email confirmation will be the classroom pass.

Recently, the Oakland County Health Division updated its’ Covid guidance. A 5 day isolation is no longer required. Students and staff may return to school when their symptoms overall have improved, they do not have fever and they have been fever free for at least 24 hours without the use of fever-reducing medications such as Tylenol (acetaminophen) Motrin or Advil (ibuprofen). Masking is not mandated, but strongly recommended by the county for 5 days when returning to normal activities to prevent the spread of illness to others. Proper hygiene (cough & sneeze etiquette) and handwashing (20 seconds, all hand surfaces) preventive strategies to prevent the spread of illness to others. Link to Oakland County Health Division guidance (below) https://www.oakgov.com/community/health/health-a-z/information-a-z/respiratory-virus-guidelines

Please show your support of BPS students and teachers by donating to the BEF Annual Fund Campaign. A donation of any amount will help provide exceptional education experiences that are BOLDLY POWERED BY POSSIBILITY! Simply scan the QR code or click on the link to donate TODAY!

https://www.supportbef.org/make-a-gift.html

For more information or to volunteer with the BEF, please contact:

Kathy Zanolli, Executive Director - BEF@birmingham.k12.mi.us | (248)203-3030

Sports Cycle will be open every Friday for both A and B lunch through the end of the school year in the cafeteria at their store. Shop upcycled sports clothing and equipment free of charge! Sports Cycle is a non-profit student organization that redistributes and repurposes gently used sports gear of all ages, sizes, and sports back to the community. If you have any questions, contact by DM on Instagram or X at sportscycle_shs or email at sportscycle.shs@gmail.com.

To stay aligned with BPS policy, Seaholm students are prohibited from ordering delivery food during the school day. Breakfast and lunch will be provided free of charge for all students this year in the Seaholm cafeteria.

Please be aware of this policy and talk to your student about the policy. It is strictly enforced.

"Students are prohibited from ordering delivery food during the school day, either directly from a restaurant or through smart phone applications and websites. Any food deliveries will be confiscated by the front office and, at the discretion of the front office, may either be retrieved at the end of the school day or discarded. Violation of this policy may result in student discipline."

https://z2policy.ctspublish.com/luskalbertson/browse/birminghamset/birmingham/z20000016

If you need to replace your laptop charger or would like to order a charger to have at home, CLICK HERE FOR AMAZON LINK to a Dell genuine part on Amazon.

You may find one less expensive. Just please make sure it matches the specs of the original charger to avoid damage to the laptop. Specs can be found HERE.

BPS Saturday School Coordinators work together with NHS students from Groves and Seaholm and student teachers from Oakland University, to tutor to any K-12 BPS students in any academic area. WHEN: Every Saturday (excluding holidays, breaks, summer), 9:00am

No need to register, but they ask for a $3 donation to help us provide snacks

For more details: Saturday School website.